"one who drives a chariot," late 14c., from Old French charioteur, from charriot (see chariot). As a verb, "to drive a chariot," from 1802. Related: Charioteered; charioteering.
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chariot n.
"ancient two-wheeled vehicle used in war, racing, and private life," mid-14c., from Old French charriot "wagon" (13c.), augmentative of char "car," from Late Latin carrum "chariot" (see car).